Diagnostic Characters: It may be distinguished from F. atricha by its parts being variously hairy.

Similar Taxa: F. atricha.

Whole plant (or habit)
Image: J.L. Purdie

Leaf or Leaves
Image: NT Herbarium

Fruit
Image: NT Herbarium

Fruit
Image: J.L. Purdie

Image: M. Osterkamp

Notes: Used as a food source and for fibre by various Indigenous groups throughout the Top End (see Liddy, et al., 2006; Linsay, et al., 2001 as F. platypoda; Puruntatameri et al., 2001; Smith et al., 1993 as F. platypoda; Wightman et al., 1992 as F. platypoda; Wiynjorrotj, 2005; Yunupingu et al., 1995 as F. platypoda).Ficus brachypoda is a variable species which at first glance may be mistaken for F. atricha, with which it is sympatric for part of its range. Populations of F. brachypoda from the more xeric areas of its distribution have leaves that are narrower and stiffly coriaceous. Common Rock-fig.

Distribution

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Observations

Cultivated

Introduced Status: Native to NT

Distribution Notes: It is commonly encountered throughout its distributional range, including the Darwin Region. The only fig species found in central Australia.